Spark Admissions

JULY 7, 2022

Boston University : For the Class of 2026, BU reported only a 14% admission rate, down from 18% last year, a rate comparable to that of much higher-ranked schools. Furthermore, more students than ever are applying—and being admitted—under Early Decision plans , a trend that serves to drive down overall admission rates.

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Rice University Regular Decision Acceptance Rate Rice University Early Decision Acceptance Rate How to Get Accepted into Rice University Rice University Transfer Acceptance Rate Rice University Waitlist Acceptance Rate Frequently Asked Questions Takeaways What Is Rice Universitys Acceptance Rate? Early Decision 2,886 442 15.3%

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Duke’s Early Decision acceptance rate for the Class of 2028 dropped to a record low of 12.9%, even as the school received its highest number of Early Decision applications in the last eight years. The Early Decision Application Process at Duke Is Duke Test Optional? for the Class of 2026, and 16.7%

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 1, 2024

That means out of 2,146 admits, 1,554 actually enrolled. 2026 50,060 4.6% Yale’s numbers may look similar to its Ivy peers, but the slight differences often boil down to factors like how many students apply, yield rates (how many admitted students actually enroll), and each school’s specific goals for shaping their incoming class.

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Top Tier Admissions

MARCH 21, 2023

See Williams’ official announcement below: The College admitted 858 students on March 17 through its regular decision process, according to Dean of Admission and Student Financial Services Liz Creighton ’01. This year, the College received 10,315 applications in the regular decision round, a decline of more than a quarter since last year.

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Ivy Central

MAY 5, 2023

William & Mary received more than 17, 500 applications and enrolled 1,643 students. Types of Admission The students can apply through the Early Decision and Regular Decision cycle. Early Decision I and Early Decision II is an opportunity for students to show that William & Mary is their number one choice.

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Ivy Central

MARCH 25, 2023

Student Cohort Size: Colorado College has a current enrollment of approximately 2,425 students. Admissions Acceptance Rate: Colorado College chose from a pool of 11,026 applicants for the Class of 2026 and 553 students were admitted. More than half of the applicants chose to apply for either Early Decision (ED) or Early Action (EA).

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Top Tier Admissions

MARCH 24, 2023

Of these chart-toppers, Pomona College had the lowest Class of 2026 acceptance rate, 6.03%. Colgate, for example, announced its test-optional policy in April 2020 and has since extended the policy through the 2026-27 admissions cycle. Moreover, 44% of the Class of 2026 were Early Decision admits.

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Top Tier Admissions

APRIL 6, 2023

More than 59,000 students applied to Penn this cycle, the largest first-year applicant pool in Penn’s history, and over 4,500 more applications than the Class of 2026 and over 3,000 more than the Class of 2025. The Early Decision Program for this cycle also featured the largest applicant pool in the University’s history.

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 1, 2025

The overall acceptance rate for first-years who enrolled in the fall of 2024, across all 8 colleges, was 8.4%. The university delays the release of admitted student data, but historical record shows that over 80% of accepted and enrolled students for the Class of 2025 were in the top tenth of their graduating class.

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Ivy Central

JUNE 26, 2023

The university received 9,796 applicants and 943 students enrolled in the Class of 2026. Types of Admissions The student can apply to Barandies University throught their ED I, Early Decision II and Regular Decision programs. Early Decision is a binding program. Early Decision is a binding program.

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Top Tier Admissions

APRIL 6, 2023

See highlights from Duke’s official announcement below: Duke admitted 2,148 high school seniors to the Class of 2027 through its Regular Decision admissions cycle, according to Dean of Undergraduate Admissions Christoph Guttentag. There were 44,589 Regular Decision applicants, bringing the acceptance rate for Regular Decision to 4.8%.

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Top Tier Admissions

MAY 5, 2023

Interested students would be wise to apply to Vanderbilt in one of the school’s two Early Decision rounds, both of which offer increased odds of admission. of Early Decision candidates , but just 4.2% For the Class of 2026 , Vanderbilt admitted 24.1% This year, for example, Vanderbilt admitted 15.7%

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Top Tier Admissions

APRIL 7, 2023

For the Class of 2027, the Emory acceptance rate was a mere 10% (compared to 11% for the Class of 2026 and 13% for the Class of 2025). THE LOW-DOWN ON TESTING The numbers speak for themselves: 64% of students admitted to Emory’s Class of 2027 reported SAT or ACT scores, slightly down from the 69 % who submitted scores for the Class of 2026.

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BestColleges

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Brown University is rethinking its admissions policies, including early decision. With affirmative action banned, selective colleges may struggle to enroll a diverse student body. Early decision programs favor wealthy, white students and counteract diversity efforts. In the wake of the U.S.

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Top Tier Admissions

APRIL 4, 2023

The number of applications submitted grew by 5% and interestingly, Colby chose to admit 100 fewer students, likely in reaction to a larger than expected Class of 2026. for the Class of 2026. acceptance rate, “the lowest in Notre Dame history” according to vice president for undergraduate enrollment Micki Kidder.

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Ivy Central

JUNE 27, 2023

The acceptance rate for the Class of 2026 was 9.1%. Types of Admission The students can apply through the Early Decision and Regular Decision programs. Early Decision I and Early Decision II is an opportunity for students to show that Bowdoin College is their number one choice.

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Brown Acceptance Rate Trends Brown Regular Decision Acceptance Rate Brown Early Decision Acceptance Rate How to Get Accepted into Brown Brown Transfer Acceptance Rate Brown Waitlist Acceptance Rate Frequently Asked Questions Takeaways What Is Browns Acceptance Rate? for the Class of 2026. Early Decision 6,244 898 14.4%

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Top Tier Admissions

JUNE 28, 2024

This acceptance rate is comparable to last year, both of which are slightly higher than the historic-low of 7% for the Class of 2026. Bowdoin had a combined early decision acceptance rate of 13.47% (they offer both Early Decision 1 and 2).

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

With a network this expansive to support them, it’s no surprise that 94 percent of Boston grads find employment or enroll in a graduate program within six months of earning their degree. However, students will not be penalized if they choose not to include SAT or ACT scores with their application through Fall 2025 and Spring 2026.

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 3, 2024

The slightly higher REA rate might seem like a safer bet, but don’t be fooled—it’s still incredibly tough, especially since early applicants tend to be highly accomplished and well-prepared. 2026 56,378 3.7% The Class of 2026 saw a record-breaking 56,378 applications, yet only 3.7% 2025 55,471 3.9% 2024 45,227 5.2% 2019 10.8%

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Top Tier Admissions

APRIL 6, 2023

See highlights from Georgetown’s official announcement below: Georgetown University accepted 13% of applicants for the undergraduate Class of 2027, a one percentage point increase from the Class of 2026. ENROLL NOW Costanzi said the number of applicants increased in several specific fields.

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Top Tier Admissions

DECEMBER 6, 2022

In spring of 2022 Princeton announced that, for the first time in recent history, they would not be releasing admissions data on the pool of applicants to the Class of 2026. What we know: a total of 1,500 students enrolled in the Class of 2026 – the largest class ever. ENROLL NOW. The class represents 48 U.S.

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Class of 2025 10% Class of 2026 13.4% Harvey Mudd is test-optional for students applying through Fall 2026. Harvey Mudd is test-optional through Fall 2026, meaning you dont have to submit SAT scores if you dont want to. Consider applying Early Decision (ED). If youre accepted, youre committing to enroll.

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DC College Counseling

DECEMBER 31, 2024

BIGGEST COLLEGE-RELATED NEWS EARLY APPLICATION RESULTS (PART I) ARRIVE! The first round of early application results came in for students during the month of December, including binding Early Decision I plans. wrote a Notre Dame enrollment officer. Its amazing to see their hard work pay off.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Over half the class had joined the workforce, one-third had enrolled directly in grad school, and 5 percent were pursuing nontraditional employment, such as enlisting in the military or entrepreneurship. Here are some statistics for the class of 2026: 99% of admitted students ranked in the top 10% of their class Average GPA: 3.9

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 29, 2024

However, Caltech officially states that its admit rate is under 5% for both routes : Application Type Total Applications Accepted Acceptance Rate Regular Decision Officially undisclosed Officially undisclosed <5% Early Decision Officially undisclosed Officially undisclosed <5% Overall 13,863 315 2.3% 2026 16,626 448 2.7%

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Duke student population Undergraduate population: 6,543 Grad and professional school population: 10,612 Duke acceptance rate Let’s review the admissions statistics for Duke’s class of 2026: Applications: 50,008 Acceptances: 3,126 Matriculants: 1,738 Acceptance rate: 6.3% Early Decision Acceptance Rate: 21.2% Who gets into Duke?

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 6, 2025

Class of 2026 14.4% The most significant drop happened between the Class of 2025 and 2026, when the rate fell from 18.6% For students enrolled in IB courses, this requirement will be met with enrollment in HL or SL Math Analysis & Approaches or HL Math Applications & Interpretations. Class of 2025 18.6%

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 12, 2025

Class of 2025 16% Class of 2026 13.6% The biggest drop happened between the Class of 2024 and Class of 2026, when it dropped from 20.4% If your school offers AP, IB, honors, or dual-enrollment courses, its definitely a good idea to take advantage of them to stand out. Consider applying Early Decision (ED).

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Class of 2026 6.7% of enrolled students had a flawless 4.0 Consider applying Early Decision (ED). If Vanderbilt is your dream school, Early Decision could be your golden ticket. Does applying Early Decision improve my chances of getting into Vanderbilt? Class of 2025 7.1% Class of 2027 6.3%

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 1, 2025

Class of 2026 11.4% Even if you submit your test scores, they will not be factored into the admissions decision. However, if you choose to submit SAT or ACT scores, they may be used for course placement after you enroll. Taking AP, IB, honors, or dual-enrollment college courses shows youre ready for an academic challenge.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

No matter which school or major students are enrolled in, Penn emphasizes that all undergraduate students receive a thorough foundation in the liberal arts. STUDENT ACCEPTED TO UPENN VIA EARLY DECISION "Just wanted to send over a note that I just recently received an invitation to join the UPenn class of 2026!

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Class of 2026 6.8% The biggest drop happened between 2025 and 2026, when the rate plummeted from 18.4% Consider applying Early Decision (ED). If Northeastern is your top choice, applying Early Decision could improve your chances of admission. Does applying Early Decision improve my chances of getting in?

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Top Tier Admissions

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

See Highlights From The Daily Pennsylvanian Article Below: The University of Pennsylvania did not immediately release the Class of 2028 early acceptance rate, continuing its decision to no longer publicly announce its acceptance rate during the regular decision admissions cycle for the Class of 2026.

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Class of 2025 13% Class of 2026 12.5% Enrolling in AP, IB, or honors classes can demonstrate your ability to handle challenging coursework and prepare you for the academic expectations at NYU. Consider applying Early Decision (ED). Early Decision is binding, which means if you get in, youre expected to go.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

By Fall 2025, Rice aims to enroll approximately 4,800 undergraduates and 9,000 graduate students in order to meet growing demand for a Rice education. Rice University acceptance rate Below are admissions statistics for the class of 2026: Applications: 31,059 Acceptances: 2,447 Matriculants: 1,125 Acceptance rate: 7.9%

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